Yes, I think you've covered the basics of the meeting, Andria. Very well done. The only other thing I think needs covering is the song Ridiculous Russian Dolls. Is it an instrumental or have you got some lyrics for it yet? I think this could be a huge hit, climbing all the way to number 1 on the Russian-band-name-and-song-theme charts!

"It was a hilarious, hilarious moment in a very bleak, bleak time of my life."

Happiness is Bret-Shaped.

"The forecast for Jemaine today is clean-shaven with a chance of stubble. Scattered stubble throughout the week, resulting in a 60% chance of beard early next week." - mohumbhai mania

The fan question: Is she really a fan or is she just concerned about our sanity? Oh, her question. You can blame the Associated Press.

Gayle as band member: Well, I have no problem with it. I must admit, the fact that she has no musical talent is a huge selling point with me. If sheâ€™s willing to play the hair dryer or the blender, I vote yea. It is actually somewhat of a relief, because while Gayle and Andria are on stage, I can take a little nap behind the curtain.

New fan club effort: I have absolutely no idea. Iâ€™m terrible at that sort of thing.

â€œRidiculous Russian Dollsâ€: Oh, the pressure is on already. I think for this one, Iâ€™ll need those bottles ASAP, BMJM, OK? I have no music or lyrics at present (big surprise), but I do have a photo.

Gayle wrote:Am I in then? If you prefer I audition, that's fine. I can wait until you are done auditioning Neil Finn, naturally.

Still pending Andriaâ€™s yea or nay. Must be diplomatic about these things. Canâ€™t speak for her, but I see no reason why not. She is the head of the audition committee, so she decides about that stuff. You do know this is an unpaid position, right?

For me, BE has already fulfilled two of the most poignant dreams I never knew I had. First, Iâ€™ve always wanted to be able to say, â€œIâ€™m in a bandâ€, because Iâ€™ve heard thatâ€™s very impressive. Second, Iâ€™ve always wanted to post the word â€˜Presentâ€™ in response to a band-meeting roll call. So in essence, I am quite content. Everything else is just gravy.

For me, BE has already fulfilled two of the most poignant dreams I never knew I had. First, I’ve always wanted to be able to say, “I’m in a band”, because I’ve heard that’s very impressive. Second, I’ve always wanted to post the word ‘Present’ in response to a band-meeting roll call. So in essence, I am quite content. Everything else is just gravy.

Right now I am out of witty lines (its still early and I am waking up slowly today), but I can appreciate someone elses. So anything else you hope to aspire to or achieve that those here can help you with?

Sorry for holding up the meeting! I ran over the shop for a quick snack break. They were awed when they found out I was in a real band. I feel all sparkly.
Back to business

Gayle (is it? Or Gayyle?) just a quick a couple of questions:
Are you in the habit of touching monkeys?

Are you allergic to any ground spices? If so, is a curtain separation enough to keep you from getting hives?

How do you feel about the "look" of the band? Would you be willing to untame your eyebrows?

â€œRidiculous Russian Dollsâ€: Hmmm...lyrics, lyrics...can't we just click, hum and then make monkey noises in a russian accent? Love the picture though. Glad you resisted the urge to touch the dolls, Ellen. I know you are a recovering Monkey Touch-er. How long has it been now?

I'll take your body and cover it with honey, then stick some money to the honey, now you're covered in money, honey. -FotC

As manager, should I also untame my brows and let loose my inner Freida Kahlo?

Brilliant, BMJM

Andria, there you go confusing reality again. I donâ€™t know how many times we have to go over this. I have Coulrophobia, and you have the monkey-touching issue, and thatâ€™s why we can never go to the circus or the zoo.

Thankfully Ggayle is not the monkey-touching type, because if that were the case we wouldnâ€™t need to form a band, weâ€™d need an intervention. Given the eyebrow situation, we may need that anyway.

As manager, should I also untame my brows and let loose my inner Freida Kahlo?

(Wahahaha ^ Munster...)

Ggayle, as the official head of the bband auditioning committee, I cordially invite you to join BE. You will have to sign this waiver *waiver *.
which merely states that BE is in no way responsible for any allergic reactions caused by our ground spices at performances, and if you should happen to fall ill and be hospitalized for said reactions BE will not be responsible for any of the bills due to the bband having no revenue.Now that's taken care of.

Yes, BMJM, you should 'let loose' your inner Frieda Kahlo. You have to be able to properly represent the bband when getting us gigs.

I'll take your body and cover it with honey, then stick some money to the honey, now you're covered in money, honey. -FotC

As manager, should I also untame my brows and let loose my inner Freida Kahlo?

(Wahahaha ^ Munster...)

Ggayle, as the official head of the bband auditioning committee, I cordially invite you to join BE. You will have to sign this waiver *waiver *. which merely states that BE is in no way responsible for any allergic reactions caused by our ground spices at performances, and if you should happen to fall ill and be hospitalized for said reactions BE will not be responsible for any of the bills due to the bband having no revenue.Now that's taken care of.

Yes, BMJM, you should 'let loose' your inner Frieda Kahlo. You have to be able to properly represent the bband when getting us gigs.